as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speeds
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
As the deputy activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, the SUV sped away, driving roughly five miles at speeds reaching 124 mph before crashing into an eastbound vehicle on a curve, according to the sheriff's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Equipped with a laser pointer for improved accuracy, the device – also called a Gauss gun – uses electromagnetic coils to accelerate metal projectiles at high speeds, miniaturizing technology previously limited to larger military systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The noise is not noticed when moving at higher speeds.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rachele Solomon, trauma injury prevention coordinator at Memorial Healthcare System, found through studying injury data that wearing a full-coverage helmet is critical when riding e-bikes at high speeds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
But a particle moving near the speed of light will see that radiation coming from ahead of it hugely amplified in energy because of the Doppler shift, and at these speeds, that effect operates on a ridiculously extreme level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
These marvels of engineering elevate riders as high as 210 feet (64 meters), send them through dizzying loops and corkscrews and propel them at speeds as high as 76 mph (122 kilometers per hour).
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
In pure water cooled below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, this expansion not only continues, but also speeds up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Video shows pedestrians jumping for cover as the driver speeds by, causing sparks to fly.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
While driving through San Bernardino County, the suspect was seen driving at much slower speeds than earlier, only cruising along the southbound lanes of the 15 Freeway at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
As the deputy activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, the SUV sped away, driving roughly five miles at speeds reaching 124 mph before crashing into an eastbound vehicle on a curve, according to the sheriff's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Equipped with a laser pointer for improved accuracy, the device – also called a Gauss gun – uses electromagnetic coils to accelerate metal projectiles at high speeds, miniaturizing technology previously limited to larger military systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The noise is not noticed when moving at higher speeds.
—Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Rachele Solomon, trauma injury prevention coordinator at Memorial Healthcare System, found through studying injury data that wearing a full-coverage helmet is critical when riding e-bikes at high speeds.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
But a particle moving near the speed of light will see that radiation coming from ahead of it hugely amplified in energy because of the Doppler shift, and at these speeds, that effect operates on a ridiculously extreme level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
These marvels of engineering elevate riders as high as 210 feet (64 meters), send them through dizzying loops and corkscrews and propel them at speeds as high as 76 mph (122 kilometers per hour).
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
In pure water cooled below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, this expansion not only continues, but also speeds up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Video shows pedestrians jumping for cover as the driver speeds by, causing sparks to fly.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
Noun
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Leaderboard 2026 Masters odds and betting favorites Scottie Scheffler is favored to win his third green jacket in five years at +550 by BetMGM and FanDuel.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Quebec Nordiques are the favorites for the top draft pick.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Physical stamina and comfort preferences may evolve.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Amex Business Platinum has a stronger suite of luxury travel perks and is better suited for anyone who travels frequently and can fully take advantage of its best perks.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, it is recommended to wait 24 hours before allowing kids or pets on the lawn.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam, and the steam drives a generator turbine, producing electricity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Speeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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